Flatbush Vac & Sewing

The first patented sewing machine (developed by Thomas Saint in 1790) used an awl instead of a needle and was designed to sew leather and canvas, mainly on boots. This machine used a single thread to form a chain stitch.

An early motorized vacuum cleaner was patented by British engineer Hubert Cecil Booth on August 30, 1901. This was a large, horse-drawn, petrol-driven unit that was parked outside a building and used long hoses fed through the windows to clean the floors.

The invention of the sewing machine created a revolution in household labor of the time. In the mid-nineteenth century, the sewing machine offered women relief from the countless hours and tedium of hand sewing.

Rely on the expertise of a sewing machine dealer for advice on the best sewing machine for your particular situation, considering how often you plan to use the machine and your budget for the purchase.

Before the vacuum, there was the carpet sweeper. Carpet sweepers were non-motorized devices with rotary brushes and dust bins. Annoyed by the dust they created, James Spangler invented and patented the first compact, handheld vacuum in 1908.